FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Seattle, Washington (April 1, 2025) – OMW is proud to announce the addition of ten seasoned attorneys, significantly expanding the firm’s capabilities across labor and employment, litigation, business, and immigration law. These new team members bring decades of combined experience, a track record of success in both public and private sectors, and deep knowledge in highly specialized areas.
“As we continue to grow strategically,” says Jessica Jensen, OMW’s Managing Member, “we are thrilled to welcome a distinguished group of attorneys who are an outstanding fit for both OMW’s culture and our core practice areas. This team brings deep expertise in litigation, employment law, healthcare, and advisory services—enhancing our ability to serve clients with the highest level of skill and dedication. Their strong client relationships and reputation for excellence align perfectly with OMW’s values, ensuring a seamless transition and even greater service to our clients.”
Meet the Attorneys:
• Tom Adams – With a diverse litigation practice spanning commercial disputes, aerospace and environmental law, Tom expands OMW’s reach into key industries.
• Ché Dawson – Focused exclusively on immigration law, Ché advises clients on both business and family-based immigration matters, bringing a new area of service to OMW.
• Kathy Feldman – A labor and employment attorney with deep experience counseling employers, conducting workplace investigations—including Title IX matters—and defending clients in all types of employment-related litigation.
• Ron Friedman – A former federal prosecutor with deep industry knowledge, Ron serves healthcare organizations, pharmacies, and pharmaceutical companies. He collaborates with OMW attorneys on civil litigation, employment, and regulatory matters.
• Bill Fuld – A seasoned trial attorney focused on catastrophic personal injury cases, with significant experience litigating complex matters on behalf of both injured individuals and major corporations.
• Scott Gary – A business and intellectual property attorney who advises clients on corporate transactions, trademarks, licensing, and strategic business formation, further enhancing OMW’s business services.
• Josh Howard – A skilled employment litigator who represents public and private employers in key workplace matters, including discrimination, harassment, and wrongful termination claims.
• Derek Little – Focused on employment and municipal litigation, Derek brings deep experience in employment law, health benefits, and representing local government entities such as counties and public utility districts.
• Medora Marisseau – An experienced labor and employment attorney with significant expertise in ERISA, employee benefits, and complex litigation, including class actions and fiduciary liability. She advises and defends employers, insurers, and plan administrators across multiple jurisdictions.
• Rick Omata – A trusted advisor in labor and employment matters for over 40 years, Rick serves healthcare organizations, businesses, and municipalities with litigation, labor negotiations, and day-to-day compliance across a broad spectrum of workplace issues.
In addition to these accomplished attorneys, OMW is also pleased to welcome a group of six talented professional staff whose skills and experience will further strengthen our client service and operational excellence across the firm.
With a long-standing reputation as one of the premier law firms in the Pacific Northwest since 1902, OMW is known for delivering exceptional legal counsel across a wide range of industries. Our deep-rooted relationships, collaborative approach, and commitment to client success have positioned us as a trusted partner for businesses, municipalities, healthcare organizations, and individuals throughout the region. With these new additions, OMW now has a total of 85 attorneys across its Bellevue, Seattle, and Wenatchee offices. We are excited about the opportunities this integration presents and look forward to the value this exceptional team will bring to our clients and our firm.
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